Workshop

6 - 7 October 2026

Program & Info

How can batteries be developed and produced more sustainably? What challenges does the transition to using different raw materials pose in this context?

The BIOSTORE workshop, 'Sustainable Battery Technologies and the Raw Materials Transition', will bring together experts from academia, industry, politics and non-governmental organisations, as well as interested members of the public. Together, they will discuss current developments, challenges and potential solutions related to the transition.

The focus will be on transitioning to more sustainable use of raw materials, such as metals, rare earths and fossil resources. The aim is to minimise the extraction of primary raw materials and maintain existing materials within the economic cycle for as long as possible.

The workshop will also explore the resulting requirements and opportunities for developing and producing more sustainable batteries.

 

📅 Date: 6 - 7 October 2026

📍 Location: University of Münster

👉 Participation is free of charge, but places are limited

📩 Registration: Please send an email to karsten.mause@uni-muenster.de

BioStore Connect

19 May 2026

BioStore Connect: Sustainable Materials and New Perspectives

Developing sustainable technologies and new solutions means thinking beyond disciplinary boundaries. Join the BioStore Project for our upcoming networking event!

We develop sustainable materials for green technologies – from batteries to beyond! At the BioStore Project, we believe that complex challenges require interdisciplinary solutions. Our project combines material science, biology, chemistry, economics, and political science to create holistic, sustainable solutions.

Are you interested in sustainable technologies and interdisciplinary research? Then we would love to meet you at BioStore Connect!

What to expect:

• Meet the Network: Get to know the BioStore team and our interdisciplinary expertise.
• Discover Synergies: Learn how bringing together natural sciences, economics, and political science can drive green tech innovation.
• Shape the Future: We want to discuss new project ideas, exchange perspectives, and explore concrete collaboration options with you.

Whether you are a researcher, an industry professional, or a sustainability enthusiast – your perspective is highly valued. Let’s connect and shape the future of sustainable materials together.

Event Details:

📅 Date: 19.05.2026

⏰ Time: 9:00 – 10:00 AM

How to join:

Please RSVP by sending a short email to: biostore@uni-muenster.de

Click the link below to access our flyer:

BioStore Connect

BIOSTORE Summer School

9 - 11 July 2025

We are pleased to announce the BIOSTORE Postdocs Summer School, taking place from Wednesday 9 to Friday 11 July 2025 at the University of Münster.

This three-day event will bring together early-career researchers involved in the BIOSTORE project to collaboratively develop a joint interdisciplinary publication. Participants will share insights from their research, explore synergies across disciplines, and co-author a high-impact scientific paper.
 

🟢 Day 1 – Open to External Participants!

📅 Wednesday, 9 July 2025

📍 Institute of Business Chemistry, Leo-Campus 1, Münster

We warmly invite external participants—especially postdocs, PhD students, and early-career scholars—to join us for Day 1, which is dedicated to exploring interdisciplinary research and publishing.

The programme includes:

🔬 How to design and structure impactful interdisciplinary publications

📚 Insights from top-tier interdisciplinary papers

🤝 Shared vocabulary and methods across diverse fields

This is a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, grow your academic network, and gain practical insights into successful interdisciplinary collaboration.

Interested in attending? If so, please register by 7 Juli 2025 by emailing us at:

biostore@uni-muenster.de

The Day 1 programme is attached below.

We look forward to welcoming you in Münster!

Summer School Program

Workshop

14 - 15 November 2024

Program

As part of the interdisciplinary research project BIOSTORE (Biologization of Batteries and Materials: Developing the Battery of the Future), a workshop on the topic of “Sustainable Battery Systems: Bridging Technology, Policy, and Governance Dynamics for a Renewable Future” took place on November 14 and 15, 2024 at the Academy Franz Hitze Haus in Münster. Around 30 experts from various scientific disciplines and work areas took part in the event. Based on expert presentations, various questions were discussed in the following three topic areas: (1) “Sustainability Challenges and Technological Innovation in the Battery Sector”, (2) “Governance in Energy Storage: Crafting Policies for a Sustainable Future” and (3) “States & Markets: Green Industrial Policy and the Battery Industry”. Dr. Johannes Klinge, Senior Researcher Resources & Transport at the Öko-Institut e.V. Darmstadt, gave a keynote lecture on the topic “Sustainable batteries and where to find them”.

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